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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($337 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has really improved in the way that we now have a new house with iron sheets and new beddings as well as mattress..
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly gives people unconditional cash which helps them to improve their living standards
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
She used her cash to build a new house with ironsheets..She also bought some food and kitchen utensils.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt really great knowing that I will forever be in a well roofed house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I now eat proper meals and I also bought a new matress and am sleeping comfortably on a new matress.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to buy a matress, 27 iron sheets and other roofing materials to build a new house after receiving the transfer
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
In my life, i really wanted to do business. The funds which i will receive from GD will help me to business. I will also be able to buy enough food for my family. I been also wanting to buy household utensils and these is my chance to do so.
What is the happiest part of your day?
We are always happy during Islamic celebrations. e.g. During Eid Mubarak.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We always stuggle to make both ends meet. The main challenge here is to find money which i can used to buy food.
